Donald G. Lester Collection, 1940s, 1987
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 2 Folders
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Donald G. Lester Collection, Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library.
Background
- Scope and content:
The Donald G. Lester Collection contains the manuscript of "Darcy Murder Case: Little Scotsboro Revisited" by Donald G. Lester, 1987. It also contains 9 photographic duplicates of Donald G. and Hugh C. Lester during World War II.
- Biographical / historical:
Donald Gordon Lester was born on April 23rd, 1920 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His parents were Hugh W. and Helen C. Lester, and his siblings were Hugh, Carol, and Mary Lester. His family moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1925 due to his father's declining health. He and his older brother served in World War II. He became a professor of History and Political Science at Middle Georgia College in Cochran, Georgia. He passed away on April 8th, 1996.
- Processing information:
This collection received container level processing. This finding aid may be updated to reflect new descriptions as well as acquisitions to the collection.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
Donald G. Lester Collection, Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library.
- Location of this collection:
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Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library100 S. Andrews AvenueFort LauderdaleFL33301USA
